A catalogue of the Ancient Cyprus collection
at the British Museum
When complete, this catalogue will cover the entire collection of objects
held in the British Museum from the island of Cyprus. This includes material
dating from around 6,000 BC to 500 AD.
Preface Search the Cyprus collection Chronological chart of Ancient Cyprus
Catalogue contents
Enkomi
1,800 objects from the Late Bronze Age town of Enkomi, most of which were discovered in 1896 as part of the Turner Bequest expedition to Cyprus.
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Hala Sultan Tekke
Located beside the modern town of Larnaka, Hala Sultan Tekke was a harbour settlement which flourished in around 1750 and 1150 BC.
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Klavdia-Tremithos
More than 100 objects reflecting the life, beliefs and funeral practices of the Bronze Age community known as Klavdia-Tremithos.
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Kourion
Objects excavated from over 100 tombs at ancient Kourion (or Curium), one of the great archaeological experiences of the island of Cyprus.
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Ancient kingdom of Lapethos
The kingdom of Lapethos flourished from the 6th century BC; among its most important artefacts is a collection of 20 terracotta figurines.
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Maroni
The Maroni river valley has been a focus for human settlement from the seventh millennium BC to the present day.
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